Gigi Rosenberg, the editor of the national magazine Professional Artist, will be hosting a webinar for artists and writers to teach them how to develop a good idea into a compelling grant proposal. Topics include how to research funding, how to match your ideas with potential funders, comprehending application questions, and creating a budget. Gigi Rosenberg is the author of The Artist’s Guide to Grant Writing and has been published by Psychology Today, Seal Press, and Poets & Writers. She is also a coach, assisting artists in finding funding, overcoming creative blocks and developing marketing plans.

The webinar will be held on September 26, 2017, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. It is free but you must register here to participate.

The Sustainable Arts Foundation is awarding twenty writers and artists for their excellence in their fields. Awards of $5,000 will be given to writers and artists who are also parents – an acknowledgment of the challenge of developing creative work while raising a family. These are awards, not grants, and awardees can use the $5,000 any way they choose.

Writers may apply in one of the following categories:

Creative Nonfiction

Early and Middle Grade Fiction

Fiction

Graphic Novel

Long Form Journalism

Picture Books

Playwriting

Poetry

Young Adult Fiction

The foundation does not accept portfolios of self-help books, motivational writing, travel and/or other kinds of guidebooks.

Visual artists may apply in one of the following categories:

Book Arts

Drawing

Fiber Arts and Textiles

Illustration

Mixed Media

Painting

Photography

Printmaking

Sculpture

The foundation is currently not accepting applications in the performing arts, film/video/tv (including screenplays), music, jewelry, pottery, and other crafts.